Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. She is a sustainability expert and author whose work has been published by the New York Times and National Geographic, among others.

Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. She is a sustainability expert and author whose work has been published by the New York Times and National Geographic, among others.

Live your best and healthiest life while also reducing your environmental footprint. 12 Easy Green Resolutions for Every Month of the Year ...

Find out how solar, wind, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal power are harnessed to produce renewable energy.

Learn about conservation efforts, the species we've lost, and the success stories of species that have been spared from extinction. Are Orcas Endangered? Conservation Status and Threats Are ...

The Texas Mega-Dairy Fire is an Urgent Call to Address the Costly Clean-Up of Big Ag’s Cruelty ...

Fossil fuels are the product of millions of years of earth's natural processes. Learn how they are extracted, their effect on the planet, and how we can lessen our dependence on them.

Advice, guidance, and troubleshooting tips for houseplants, windowsill gardens, hydroponics, smart planters, microgreens, and other methods of growing plants inside.

Learn how to clean up your beauty routine with safe, non-toxic makeup and skincare products that really work.

Make your space more sustainable with the latest information on industrial design and product design.

Deepen your understanding of the natural world by learning about biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.

Simple steps and tips on how to live waste-free by eliminating packaging and using reusable containers to create as little trash as possible.